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DH and I are an African American couple working with an agency in the hopes of adopting a black or biracial child (domestically). We have a 2 year old bio daughter, I'm a SAHM and we've been married for 13 years and change. We are both 36 years old.
We became "active" and available to be matched during the holidays. I believe that we have been presented to expectant parents 4 times in 5 weeks (or is it 5 times in 4 weeks :P) but not yet chosen. The latest situation that we have been presented in involves twins (!) whose due date is 3/31. Our counselor keeps telling me that its a great thing that we are getting so many opportunities to be presented (DH agrees). To me it feels like I'm on some horrible rollercoaster ride. That's a lot of rejection in such a short amount of time! :eyebrows:
Anyhow, I'm glad to be here!
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Yes, it is a rollercoaster. :) Adoption can move fast for AA families. We became official in December and were matched in January. The mom decided to parent and now a month later we're matched again. You'll find a lot of support from us all! Welcome and best of luck on your adoption journey!:camo:
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I echo the others, it's quite a ride but well worth it. Imagine in four or five years when your baby/babies are bigger and out of the blue they come up with something like, "Mommy, I love you." My heart just melts when my DD does this and she always knows when I need it most. Hang in there everyone here is very helpful. My prayers are with you.
mamatobe2008
Yes, it is a rollercoaster. :) Adoption can move fast for AA families. We became official in December and were matched in January. The mom decided to parent and now a month later we're matched again. You'll find a lot of support from us all! Welcome and best of luck on your adoption journey!:camo:
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Sleeplvr
It is a rollercoaster ride but don't let the situations that didn't work out bother you. I would try to stick with baby born situations if possible... with so many situations being presented it's best totry not to tie yourself up for months.
Good luck!
SHD
I echo the others, it's quite a ride but well worth it. Imagine in four or five years when your baby/babies are bigger and out of the blue they come up with something like, "Mommy, I love you." My heart just melts when my DD does this and she always knows when I need it most. Hang in there everyone here is very helpful. My prayers are with you.